Comprehensive Remediation, and Verified Test Bank for
RN Leadership Success
An RN has to teach the client initially but can delegate ________to an LPN. -: answers
:reinforcing the teaching
An LPN can perform ______care. -: answers :tracheostomy care
Can an RN delegate to an LPN to perform suctioning? -: answers :yes
Can an RN delegate to an LPN to put in a urinary catheter? -: answers :yes
Can an RN delegate to an AP to feed a client not on swallow precautions? -: answers :yes
Is an RN allowed to delegate to an AP to collect a urine sample? -: answers :yes
A nurse is participating in an interprofessional conference for a client who has a recent C6 spinal
cord injury. The client worked as a construction worker prior to his injury. Which of the following
members of the interprofessional team should also participate in planning care for this client?
Select all that apply.
A. Physical therapist
B. Speech therapist
,C. Occupational therapist
D. Psychologist
E. Vocational counselor -: answers :A, C, D, E
A nurse manager is working with a committee of nurses whose task is to update the policies for
new employee orientation. The nurse manager directs the team to collect as much data as
possible & recommend several options. Which of the following decision-making styles is being
demonstrated by the nurse manager?
A. Decisive
B. Flexible
C. Hierarchical
D. Integrative -: answers :D.
A nurse who has just assumed the role of unit manager is examining her skills in
interprofressional collaboration. Which of the following actions support interprofessional
collaboration? Select all that apply.
A. Use aggressive communication when addressing the team
B. Recognize the knowledge & skills of each member of the team
C. Ensure that a nurse is assigned to serve as the group facilitator for all interdisciplinary
meetings
D. Encourage the client & family to participate in the team meeting
E. Support team member requests for referral -: answers :B, D, E
A nurse is caring for a client who is being prepared for surgery. The client hands the nurse info
about advance directives & states, "Here, I don't need this. I am too young to worry about life-
sustaining measures & what I want done for me." Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
, A. Return the papers to the admitting dept w/a note stating that the client doesn't wish to
address the issue at this time.
B. Explain to the client that you never know what can happen during surgery & that he should
fill the paper's out "just in case."
C. Contact a client representative to talk w/the client & offer additional info about the purpose
of advance directives
D. Inform the client that the surgery cannot be conducted unless he completes his advance
directives forms -: answers :C
A nurse is serving as a preceptor to a newly licensed nurse & is explaining the role of the nurse
as advocate. Which of the following situations illustrates the advocacy role? Select all that apply.
A. Verifying that a client understands what is done during a cardiac catheterization
B. Discussing treatment options for a terminal diagnosis
C. Informing members of the health care team that a client has DNR status
D. Reporting that a health team member on the previous shift did not provide care as
prescribed
E. Assisting a client to make a decision about his care based on the nurse's recommendations -:
answers :A, C, D
A nurse manager is providing info to the nurses on the unit about ensuring client rights. Which
of the following outlines the rights of individuals in health care settings?
A. American Nurses Association Code of Ethics
B. HIPAA
C. Patient Self-Determination Act
D. Patient Care Partnership -: answers :D